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Contents 1 Product Overview 1 Introduction 1 Installation 1 System Requirement 2 Hardware Requirements 2 Software Requirements 2 Setting Up and Configuring Your System 2 2 Using the DOS SSD Firmware Utility 5 Starting DOS SSD Application 5 3 General Observations & Limitations 12 Observations 12 Limitations 13 Appendix A 14 Troubleshooting 14 Appendix B 15 Glossary 15 © 2010 Samsung Electronics III
Contents 1 Product Overview 1 Introduction 1 Installation 1 System Requirement 2 Hardware Requirements 2 Software Requirements 2 Setting Up and Configuring Your System 2 2 Using the DOS SSD Firmware Utility 5 Starting DOS SSD Application 5 3 General Observations & Limitations 12 Observations 12 Limitations 13 Appendix A 14 Troubleshooting 14 Appendix B 15 Glossary 15 © 2010 Samsung Electronics III
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... Manual The following conventions are used in this manual. Chapter 3 General Observations & Limitations, gives list of DOS SSD FWD UTIL observations & Limitation of steps about the DOS SSD FWD UTIL firmware download. IV © 2010 Samsung Electronics PREFACE Organization of This Manual This manual is organized as follows: Chapter 1 Introduction, gives an overview...
... Manual The following conventions are used in this manual. Chapter 3 General Observations & Limitations, gives list of DOS SSD FWD UTIL observations & Limitation of steps about the DOS SSD FWD UTIL firmware download. IV © 2010 Samsung Electronics PREFACE Organization of This Manual This manual is organized as follows: Chapter 1 Introduction, gives an overview...
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... the application are listed below: 1. Users can download this application which is a fully automated firmware download solution. One step firmware downloads with Firmware Download Utility (SSD-FWD UTIL). © 2010 Samsung Electronics 1 The features of disks that need firmware upgrade. Installation This section will enable users to update firmware on specific...
... the application are listed below: 1. Users can download this application which is a fully automated firmware download solution. One step firmware downloads with Firmware Download Utility (SSD-FWD UTIL). © 2010 Samsung Electronics 1 The features of disks that need firmware upgrade. Installation This section will enable users to update firmware on specific...
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... Download New Firmware from the pop-up menu. 2 © 2010 Samsung Electronics OR Right Click on SAMSUNG SSD MAGICIAN icon on SAMSUNG SSD MAGICIAN application. SSD drive requiring firmware upgrade 2. Hardware Requirements System (Laptop/PC) needs to update the firmware, 1. Create the DOS SSD application with DOS SSD-FWD UTIL Application and supporting files. Setting Up and Configuring...
... Download New Firmware from the pop-up menu. 2 © 2010 Samsung Electronics OR Right Click on SAMSUNG SSD MAGICIAN icon on SAMSUNG SSD MAGICIAN application. SSD drive requiring firmware upgrade 2. Hardware Requirements System (Laptop/PC) needs to update the firmware, 1. Create the DOS SSD application with DOS SSD-FWD UTIL Application and supporting files. Setting Up and Configuring...
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... UTIL application on DOS bootable USB drive. 4. Click OK to complete the process. 2. DOS SSD application is complete a message, "USB disk solution created successfully. Shut down the PC if it's running any OS. [Warning]: "DEVICE MUST BE PLUGGED IN AT ... OR ELSE DRIVE MAY BE PERMANENTLY DAMAGED AND RENDERED INOPERABLE." Figure 1: Firmware Update Solution • Once the bootable disk creation is launched automatically. 4 © 2010 Samsung Electronics "YOU MUST BACK UP ALL DATA ON THE DRIVE AS THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS WILL CAUSE THE LOSS OF ALL PRE-EXISTING DATA" 3. Restart...
... UTIL application on DOS bootable USB drive. 4. Click OK to complete the process. 2. DOS SSD application is complete a message, "USB disk solution created successfully. Shut down the PC if it's running any OS. [Warning]: "DEVICE MUST BE PLUGGED IN AT ... OR ELSE DRIVE MAY BE PERMANENTLY DAMAGED AND RENDERED INOPERABLE." Figure 1: Firmware Update Solution • Once the bootable disk creation is launched automatically. 4 © 2010 Samsung Electronics "YOU MUST BACK UP ALL DATA ON THE DRIVE AS THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS WILL CAUSE THE LOSS OF ALL PRE-EXISTING DATA" 3. Restart...
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... 2010 Samsung Electronics 5 Please check the BIOS setting and set drive mode/ configuration to : Successfully complete the entire DOS SSD FWD UTIL installation process as instructed in the "Setting Up and Configuring Your System" on page 2 section Starting DOS SSD Application The DOS SSD application is... launched from the USB. [Warning]: DOS SSD FWD UTIL will execute only in IDE...
... 2010 Samsung Electronics 5 Please check the BIOS setting and set drive mode/ configuration to : Successfully complete the entire DOS SSD FWD UTIL installation process as instructed in the "Setting Up and Configuring Your System" on page 2 section Starting DOS SSD Application The DOS SSD application is... launched from the USB. [Warning]: DOS SSD FWD UTIL will execute only in IDE...
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Figure 2: DOS SSD Application 4. Boot the Laptop/PC in DOS mode from USB Memory device. 2. The DOS SSD application is displayed for the connected SSDs. The application scans for a few seconds. 6 © 2010 Samsung Electronics The detected disk list is launched automatically. 3. Press '1' to accept the disclaimer. 5. After reading the disclaimer, Press [Y] to select 'Samsung Firmware Download Utility'. Follow the steps below: 1.
Figure 2: DOS SSD Application 4. Boot the Laptop/PC in DOS mode from USB Memory device. 2. The DOS SSD application is displayed for the connected SSDs. The application scans for a few seconds. 6 © 2010 Samsung Electronics The detected disk list is launched automatically. 3. Press '1' to accept the disclaimer. 5. After reading the disclaimer, Press [Y] to select 'Samsung Firmware Download Utility'. Follow the steps below: 1.
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... to Power Off / On the drive. Do not operate the system during the upgrade process. 11. is displayed. • Unplug the SATA cable from the SSD • Unplug the power cable © 2010 Samsung Electronics 9 Depending on the firmware download type, this message is displayed.
... to Power Off / On the drive. Do not operate the system during the upgrade process. 11. is displayed. • Unplug the SATA cable from the SSD • Unplug the power cable © 2010 Samsung Electronics 9 Depending on the firmware download type, this message is displayed.
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A confirmation message with the downloaded firmware version is closed or it will notify the user. 10 © 2010 Samsung Electronics • Plug the power cable back to continue. 13. Figure 6: Firmware Download Confirmation 14. After few seconds, the application is displayed. Note: If the firmware is already downloaded on the SSD, then it may go to the next SSD. Press [Y] to SSD. • Plug the SATA cable. 12.
A confirmation message with the downloaded firmware version is closed or it will notify the user. 10 © 2010 Samsung Electronics • Plug the power cable back to continue. 13. Figure 6: Firmware Download Confirmation 14. After few seconds, the application is displayed. Note: If the firmware is already downloaded on the SSD, then it may go to the next SSD. Press [Y] to SSD. • Plug the SATA cable. 12.
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Chapter 3 General Observations & Limitations This section provides with a list of DOS SSD FWD UTIL Observations & Limitations. The USB that has DOS SSD-FWD UTIL executable, firmware binaries and DOS bootable files should remain connected to the PC when SSD-FWD UTIL is unplugged during the firmware download process, the results are unpredictable. 2. If the disk is running. 3. Accessing the disk while firmware download operation is in progress may give unpredictable result. 12 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Observations 1.
Chapter 3 General Observations & Limitations This section provides with a list of DOS SSD FWD UTIL Observations & Limitations. The USB that has DOS SSD-FWD UTIL executable, firmware binaries and DOS bootable files should remain connected to the PC when SSD-FWD UTIL is unplugged during the firmware download process, the results are unpredictable. 2. If the disk is running. 3. Accessing the disk while firmware download operation is in progress may give unpredictable result. 12 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Observations 1.
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...This application should be enabled in AHCI mode on PC's with authorized Samsung SSD for the intended purpose of the Display chipset like Intel® Q45/Q43 Express Chipset. 4. It is needed. 3. The DOS SSD application automatically senses the mode and works accordingly. 2. DOS Drivers cannot...available then, an error message, "Firmware download solution not available. Limitations 1. 4. ware download process. 6. SSD FWD Utility is running on AMD chipset. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 13 AHCI or ATA mode must be used only with chipsets such as ICH5/6 that do not support...
...This application should be enabled in AHCI mode on PC's with authorized Samsung SSD for the intended purpose of the Display chipset like Intel® Q45/Q43 Express Chipset. 4. It is needed. 3. The DOS SSD application automatically senses the mode and works accordingly. 2. DOS Drivers cannot...available then, an error message, "Firmware download solution not available. Limitations 1. 4. ware download process. 6. SSD FWD Utility is running on AMD chipset. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 13 AHCI or ATA mode must be used only with chipsets such as ICH5/6 that do not support...
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A 2: Initial firmware may have been Power Off / On by the user. 14 © 2010 Samsung Electronics A 1: SSD tries to detect disks connected to the system when it may require few minutes depending on the number of disks connected to open? Q 2: Why DOS SSD-FWD UTIL application does not download firmware, but returns a success? This may not have been downloaded onto the SSD and it is taking long time to the system and the hardware platform. Appendix A Troubleshooting Q 1: Why DOS SSD FWD UTIL application is launched.
A 2: Initial firmware may have been Power Off / On by the user. 14 © 2010 Samsung Electronics A 1: SSD tries to detect disks connected to the system when it may require few minutes depending on the number of disks connected to open? Q 2: Why DOS SSD-FWD UTIL application does not download firmware, but returns a success? This may not have been downloaded onto the SSD and it is taking long time to the system and the hardware platform. Appendix A Troubleshooting Q 1: Why DOS SSD FWD UTIL application is launched.
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Appendix B Glossary AHCI AHCI is an acronym for Serial ATA. Using relevant tools and procedures in DOS. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 15 In other words it is a hardware mechanism describes the register-level interface for a Host Controller for Advanced Host Controller Interface.... a type of disk drive that contains DOS SSDFWD UTIL application and relevant files. It is a specification that allows software to launch DOS SSD-FWD UTIL application in windows environment, the boot USB can be created to communicate with Serial ATA devices. ATA ATA Stands for Advanced Technology...
Appendix B Glossary AHCI AHCI is an acronym for Serial ATA. Using relevant tools and procedures in DOS. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 15 In other words it is a hardware mechanism describes the register-level interface for a Host Controller for Advanced Host Controller Interface.... a type of disk drive that contains DOS SSDFWD UTIL application and relevant files. It is a specification that allows software to launch DOS SSD-FWD UTIL application in windows environment, the boot USB can be created to communicate with Serial ATA devices. ATA ATA Stands for Advanced Technology...
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USB USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a data storage device that allows users to attach secondary hardware devices to store persistent data. SSD A Solid State Drive (SSD) is a popular hardware interface that uses solid-state memory to their computer in a Plugand-Play fashion. 16 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Turn Off the system and turn on the system. 2. Unplug the SSD from the system and plug the SSD to Power Off/On. 1. Power Off / On There are two ways to the system.
USB USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a data storage device that allows users to attach secondary hardware devices to store persistent data. SSD A Solid State Drive (SSD) is a popular hardware interface that uses solid-state memory to their computer in a Plugand-Play fashion. 16 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Turn Off the system and turn on the system. 2. Unplug the SSD from the system and plug the SSD to Power Off/On. 1. Power Off / On There are two ways to the system.